This paper evaluates the impact of a randomized training program for disadvantaged youth introduced in Colombia in 2005. This randomized trial offers a unique opportunity to examine the impact of training in a middle income country. We use originally collected data on individuals randomly...

This paper evaluates the impact of a randomized training program for disadvantaged youth introduced in Colombia in 2005. This randomized trial offers a unique opportunity to examine the impact of training in developing countries. We use originally collected data on individuals randomly offered...

Die Lehrausbildung genießt einen hohen Stellenwert in Österreich, rund 40 Prozent aller SchülerInnen eines Altersjahrganges entscheiden sich nach der Pflichtschule für eine Lehre. In den letzten Jahren ist allerdings der Lehrstellenmarkt zunehmend durch eine Lehrstellenlücke gekennzeichnet,...

This paper evaluates the impact of a randomized training program for disadvantaged youth introduced in Colombia in 2005. This randomized trial offers a unique opportunity to examine the impact of training in developing countries. We use originally collected data on individuals randomly offered...